The average train between Bochum and Gießen takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Gießen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bochum and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 1:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Gießen at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Gießen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Bochum to Gießen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Bochum to Gießen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Bochum to Gießen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bochum and Gießen is 142.5 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 21m.